Saudi Ittihad abandon move for Hadj Moussa and turn to Talbi

Algerian international Anis Hadj Moussa's chances of moving to Al-Ittihad have diminished as negotiations with the Saudi club faced resistance from Feyenoord, who are keen to keep their winger. This has prompted Al-Ittihad officials to act quickly in search of a replacement before the summer transfer window closes on September 6.

According to reports, the federation has turned its attention towards Moroccan international Chemsdine Talbi, the winger from Sunderland, and has begun communications to explore the possibility of signing him in the final days of the transfer window.

The Saudi club's interest in Chemsdine Talbi comes amid the player's situation within his English team, after he was excluded from Sunderland's squad participating in the European competition, which may enhance the possibility of his departure from the club before the transfer window closes.

Ittihad are looking to finalize their new attacking signing as soon as possible, allowing them to register the player and benefit from his services in the upcoming phase, especially given the team's desire to strengthen its setup under German coach Jens Wissing.

Anis Hadj Moussa has been strongly linked with a move to Al-Ittihad in recent days, but Feyenoord's position and insistence on keeping the player have prevented a final agreement, forcing the Saudi club's management to reassess their priorities and enter negotiations with other options.

As the transfer window deadline approaches, attention turns to Ittihad's movements in the coming hours, with the club eager to finalize the signing of a new winger quickly and strengthen its squad before the end of the summer transfer market.